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Media outlets promote Five for Food effort
Feb 25, 2026
Ava LaRue of Lake Hits 95 Radio and Andrew Eggenberger of the Lake City Graphic represented their employers for a photo to recognize the role local media has played in the success of the annual “Five for Food” initiative for the Lake City Food Shelf.
Initiative Coordinator Bruce Carlstrom of the...
Photo club meets next on March 10
Feb 25, 2026
On Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the Lake City photo club meeting, a member shared about black and white images, which are gaining popularity in photography circles alongside a return to film rather than digital.
“Many objectives were given for considering taking an image in black and white and...
Rest Island Silver Fox Farms
Feb 25, 2026
If I’ve learned anything in writing this local lore column over the last several weeks, it’s that history isn’t always as clear as one might like it to be. This is especially true for the story of Hok-Si-La, as the park’s land has been used for multiple enterprises since the mid to late 1800s and...
Seventh grade girls basketball ends season 13-9
Feb 25, 2026
The Lake City girls’ basketball team finished a strong season going 13-9 with three of those losses by three points or less. The lady Tigers continued to improve and adapt throughout the season, only playing with six girls.
Ellie Kohrs and Clara Yotter took control of the ball coming up the court...
‘Full hands, full stomachs, full hearts’ after Common Needs Swap
Feb 25, 2026
The “Common Needs Swap and Supper” event at New Hope Church on Saturday, Feb. 21 witnessed around 200 visitors leaving with full hands, stomachs, and hearts.
The New Hope Church congregation, Lake City community, and Twice Loved Consignment generously donated an abundance of adult and children’s...
Henry and Magraw to perform in Oak Center
Feb 18, 2026
Bruce Henry and Dean Magraw will perform Saturday, Feb. 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the Oak Center General Store. “Rooted in Black history, Bruce’s rich storytelling and three-and-a-half octave range weaves seamlessly with Dean’s spacious and soulful guitar stylings. Collectively Bruce and Dean have worked...
Standout Students for second quarter 2026
Feb 18, 2026
Lincoln High School recognized 21 students in grades 10-12 as “Standout Students” for 2nd quarter of the 2025-26 school year. Standout Students are recognized by their classroom teachers at the end of each quarter in one of six categories (Growth, Achievement, Attitude, Effort, Respect, or...
FFA Alumni and Supporters group forming
Feb 18, 2026
An organizational meeting to charter the Lake City FFA Alumni and Supporters will be March 23 at 7 p.m. in the Lake City High School Ag classroom.
Anyone interested in Lake City FFA is invited to attend. Members do not need to be a former FFA member. Membership is open to anyone except members of...
FFA stays busy in winter months
Feb 18, 2026
Lake City FFA has been busy this winter with many great events and competitions.
On Jan. 20, Lake City FFA members headed to Plainview-Elgin-Millville High School, for the Floriculture and Companion Animal Career Development Events. Floriculture involves activities like identifying plants and...
Fire and Ice Jamboree returns March 14 to heat up support for local music programs
Feb 18, 2026
Lake City’s music community is turning up the volume once again with the second annual Fire and Ice Jamboree, a lively fundraiser sponsored by the Lake City Music Boosters to support local band and choir programs.
The event will take place Saturday, March 14, starting at 4 p.m. at the Lake City...
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